Lahore Qalandars defeated Quetta Gladiators by nine runs in a thrilling Pakistan Super League 11 match. The closely contested game was played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The win earned Lahore two crucial points in the tournament standings.
Lahore Qalandars won the toss and chose to bat first. They posted a strong total of 197 for six in 20 overs. Moreover, Fakhar Zaman played a brilliant century to anchor the innings.
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Fakhar Zaman scored 103 runs off 51 balls in an aggressive knock. Meanwhile, Charith Asalanka and Daniel Sams added valuable contributions. Additionally, Quetta’s Khurram Shahzad took two wickets for his side.
Defending champions Lahore Qalandars win back-to-back games as Quetta Gladiators fall nine runs short.#HBLPSL11 | #NewEra | #LQvQG pic.twitter.com/Oxp96vdos9
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Quetta Gladiators responded with 188 for seven in their chase. Rilee Rossouw and Shamil Hussain led the batting effort with strong innings. However, the team fell short despite a competitive total.
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Lahore bowlers held their nerve in the final overs to secure victory. Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi led the bowling attack effectively. Meanwhile, the result moved Lahore to fourth place on the points table.